Dharashiv Collector visits Pardhi settlement in Panagaon, promises action on land, water, jobs

Dharashiv, Nov 10: On the occasion of Diwali, District Collector Kirti Kiran Pujar visited the Pardhi settlement at Panagaon in Kalamb taluka. He joined the residents in their joys and sorrows and listened closely to their problems. He also assured them that the questions of land to live on, drinking water and employment would be resolved quickly through appropriate action.

Pujar went to the settlement in Panagaon village on the night of November 9, accompanied by Resident Deputy Collector Vidyacharan Kadavkar. The aim was to make Diwali sweeter for the Pardhi families, to learn of their difficulties directly from them, and to bring the support of the administration to them.

Pujar spoke warmly with the residents. He asked how they live, how they arrange their daily food and what work they have to do to make ends meet. He heard everyone out patiently. The Pardhi community members placed before the Collector problems that have remained unresolved for many years.

The residents said Pardhi families have lived in Panagaon for several generations, yet they still have no land of their own. They drew the Collector's attention to the difficulties caused by the land question remaining unresolved despite generations of residence.

The district is currently facing drought conditions, which has made the drinking water problem serious. Residents spoke of the water shortage and demanded that it be addressed. They also said that many people in the settlement support their families by working at a nearby firecracker factory and in the fields. Without permanent employment, making a living is hard. A demand for means of employment was also made on the occasion.

Pujar listened seriously to all the problems. He assured the residents that appropriate action would be taken on all these issues, namely land of their own, the drinking water shortage and means of employment, and that the problems would be resolved quickly.

The Collector also spoke freely with the young children of the settlement. He explained the importance of education and said every child should go to school and study, and that parents should come forward for this. He said education can give children's lives a new direction, so no child should be deprived of it. This was the message he gave to the parents.

Resident Deputy Collector Kadavkar gave detailed information about government ashram schools. He said that in ashram schools children are provided with free and proper lodging and healthcare along with their education. He told parents to take advantage of these facilities and get their children into education.

On the occasion of Diwali, the administration distributed Diwali snacks to the residents of the settlement. Firecrackers were also given to the young children, adding to their joy.

One moment was the most emotional. Moved by the warmth with which the Collector had listened to them, the Pardhi families affectionately offered him some of the food they had. Pujar accepted their affection and ate it happily.